The Grapevine – Past, Present, and

The cultivated grapevine spread from the Caucasus and the Mediterranean across the world, nearly succumbed to extinction in the 19th century with the spread of phylloxera, and now faces a future of adaptation through rootstocks, varieties, and informed management under climate change.

The Origin of the Grapevine and Its Evolution Toward Quality Wine Production

The grapevine is a perennial climbing plant of the family Vitaceae, genus Vitis, characterized by a woody trunk, tendrils for climbing, deciduous leaves, and fruit clusters (grapes). The cultivated grapevine is grown primarily for wine production, fresh consumption, and raisins, and develops through a seasonal cycle of budburst, vegetative growth, flowering, ripening, and winter dormancy.

The Grapevine – Past, Present, and

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